Ever been to Phoenix in June? It's HOT (but it's a dry heat!). I was there on a business trip in June of '08 and although it was 115 degrees during the day, what really made an impact on me was the fact that it was like 90 degrees at night... it was strange to feel that much heat without any sun.

Anyway, I got in early the first day and checked out Old Town Scottsdale. Needing lunch and a place to cool off, I happened upon an old fashioned watering hole called the Rusty Spur Saloon. Great place, lots of character, and believe it or not, live entertainment on a Monday afternoon. As I devoured a delicious guacamole burger and a margarita on the rocks, I imagined that I was a cowboy that had just ridden into town from the desert. The singer on stage sang the Johnny Cash hit Ghost Riders in the Sky, making the daydream complete.

It was a little empty when I was there, but everyone was friendly (I think the waitress even called me "honey" or "darlin" or something). I bet the place gets rockin' on the weekends in high season. Definitely worth the trip if you're in town.